is it a law to have upper running lights ?? my factory lights are plain
stupid there is a 1'' hole drilled in to coach and is a pain to keep them
from leaking bought new ones and they dont come with gaskets and they
dont sell gaskets was thinging off filling in hole and mounting the lens only
a] motorhome is low profile b] they can barly be seen at night c] all most
never drive at night so is there a law ? cops gona bust me ?
see picture there mounted flush about 1'' x 3 1/2 '' odd size made by grote
for semi trailers any thoughts thanks

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When I read the DOT chart one on each side plus the middle as high as possible same as trucks and buses but to each his own. What funny is all the truckers with all those lights that are not required can be ticketed if any of them are out. The site I referance was the federal. National Highway Safety Administration which governs all on road vehicles.

Usually a requirement to have them on the extremities looking at front and back, but often no requirement to have extras in between so they can probably be removed.

If you read the D.O.T. document referenced above you will see that both the front and read corner clearance lamps and the three identification lamps between them are required for vehicles over 2032mm (6'8") wide.

When I read the DOT chart one on each side plus the middle as high as possible same as trucks and buses but to each his own. What funny is all the truckers with all those lights that are not required can be ticketed if any of them are out. The site I referance was the federal. National Highway Safety Administration which governs all on road vehicles.

As stated DOT requires them, if the lights are attached to mv {truck, trailer mh etc.}they must be working. The fine having 1 clearance ,marker light out on a
commercial vehicle starts at about 165.00 & up,plus points on your CDL.

LED sealed lights are your best bet, pricey but you will never have to change them. Check local truckstops, sometimes they have a good selection. Also use good quality silicone sealer around the openings and screw holes.

In Florida, and I suspect the rest of the country, if it is there or was installed it must be operable or a rookie (or trooper) will write you a ticket. Most cops I know couldn't care less if one of those lights work or not.